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CIRPA situation. weren't too happy with the government's was particularly concerned with the removal CIRPA's objections to the proposed new GET A proposed new Broadcasting Act (Bill C-136), of the "predominantly Canadian" wording Act, were well -documented, using reports and its relation to the current state of the and its replacement with wording that CIR- fromtheStanding Committee,transcripts radio and sound recording industries. PA "considers equivocal". from the Financial Post Broadcasting Con- As CIRPA's Executive Director Brian 2) The fact that the public airwaves ference, which was heldin Toronto Apr Chater pointed out, the organization's major 20/88 and CRTC Decisions, and other infor- A STII are clearly acknowledged as public property concerns are: by both government and regulators but are mation that was gathered to add weight to I) The wording of the new Act and its bought and sold by broadcasters as private their presentation.. property with only a minimum of govern- Copies of CIRPA's presentation to the Teller is appointed Standing Committee are available through ment control. WEEK IN 1 President MCA Records 3) Changes in the role of the CRTC. Chater at 416-593-1665. The wording of the new Act will reduce its in- Alvin N. Teller has been appointed President dependence. andChief OperatingOfficerof MCA 4) The perception of the sound recor- Records and Vice President of MCA Inc. In ding industry as portrayedin "Canadian ONO his capacity he will oversee worldwide MCA Voices Canadian Choices" as a programming Records operations, reporting directly to Irv- tool for Canadian radio rather than as a Right in the heart of the city at Country Music ing Azoff, Chairman of the MCA Music growing and increasingly successful Cana- ever convention in Canada, COUNTRY MU Entertainment Group. dian cultural industry. WEEK 88. SHERATON CENTRE. 'TORO! Teller is a twenty year veteran of the 5) The inexcusable track record of record industry, and most recently was Presi- As a delegate here's what to expect. dent of CBS Records, leading this company to achieving the highest revenue and profits New RPM charts reflect THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8. It all gets gol in its history. It was during his tenure at CBS changing retail markets a giant noon hour kick off show at City Hall s when the company scored successes with In the next issue of RPM Weekly, the 100 In the evening, enjoy the BUD COUNTRY r Bruce Springsteen's BornIn The USA, Singles chart will no longer take into con- talent search finals at Massey Hall, followed George Michael's multi -million selling solo sideration retail sales figures as an influenc- Host Committee reception high in the sky at debutalbum,Faith,andthe American ing factor in the tabulation of the final posi- Dirty Dancing awards presentation (I to r) Bill CN Tower. breakthrough of Terence TrentD'Arby. tions of product currently available on either Medley, Rudi Gassner (President and CEO, Teller was also reportedly instrumental in the On FRIDAY the keynote breakfast speaker I; 7" or 12" formats, radio playlists and charts BMG Music International), Merry Clayton, Bob recording careers of Barbra Streisand, Billy Feiden(Director,EastCoast A&R, RCA legendary JIM HALSEY. Follow with your cl Joel, Neil Diamond, Julio Iglesias, Mick will be used exclusively to generate point Records, Jimmy lenner, Executive Producer. morning seminars. HOW TO BUILD A TEA totals in this area. Similar awards were presented to Medley Jagger, Journey and more. MARKET YOUR TALENT or HOW TO WI However, the present Radio Reaction when he was in Canada recently. (See RPM - In making the above announcement, Aug 27/88) THE HITS. Lunch is a round table affair gua Azoff noted, "I'm extremely excited that the chart will be replaced with a 30 -title retail reaction chart to continue gauging the success to be informative. Afternoon seminars discus, next phase of MCA Records will be led by Al and impact of those singles which are selling West Coast group mounts TO MAKE RECORDS THAT WORK ON F Teller. His experience, knowledge and en- AND SELL or WHERE DO WE GO FROM thusiasm for the record industry make him at the store level across the country. first original musical The adultcontemporarystation's HOW TO MAKE OUR BUSINESS BETTE the perfect person to lead our MCA Records Edmund Oliverio, who heads up Vancouver's Catch the artist/DJ taping sessions later in th team." statistics are now being used in the compila- tion of the Top 100 chart, while the country Stetler Productions Services, reports rehear- afternoon then get ready for the PROVINCE In accepting the new post, Teller express- station's information is not, hence the A/C salsand set constructionunderwayfor ONTARIO RECEPTION AND DINNER an ed his excitement with "this new challenge "Canada's first original musical", Ain't Got NOMINEE SHOWCASE. The day finishes and opportunity and eagerly looks] forward chart will be eliminated totally and the coun- try chart expanded to include 100 singles, as No Money. Through a tour budget of $3.2 some of Canada's best country acts live in cli toworkingwithIrving andthe MCA million, which was raised in Calgary and Records family. They've done a marvelous this area has increased dramatically of late. refreshing old friendships at late night jam se Introducedthispast Vancouver, the musical will open in Calgary job over the past few years and have built a summerto graphically display those Canadian singles (Sept 26) for four shows, and Vancouver (Oct 0.1 Ell MI Ell Mil 111.1 tremendous foundation for even greater suc- 3) for four shows, before crossing the border Ell I. cess in the future." making inroads at mainstream radio, the Cancon Top 40 shall remain unchanged. This into the U.S. for several dates. According to Concurrent with the Teller appointment, new addition to the magazine has been met Oliverio, Walt Disney World is interested in Budweiser Azoff has named Myron Roth Senior Vice the show for July and August dates next year. President of the MCA Music Entertainment with much enthusiasm and is based on the COCA, "Promoters have called from Brazil, London Group, where he will be return to being in- same criteria for position as the Top 100 chart. and New York," saysOliverio,"CBS volved with decisions concerning the Group. The album chart will also remain intact, Records wants to record the soundtrack." COUNT ME IN, though the possibility of another Top 100 The musical's theme issimilar to A Pacific Songwriters group album chart (reflecting "street" sales alone) Chorus Line. Most of the singers and dancers IN TORONTO. being introducedis under discussion and have performed across Canada, many in the celebrates 5th anniversary could see the light of day before the new year. recent tour of Ain't Misbehaving. ThePacificSongwritersAssociation is Historically, the album chart has accurately Thecast includes:SibelThrasher, Rushme more information. celebratingits5thAnniversary at demonstrated which albums are the most JohnnieChase,KimRichardson,Steve Vancouver's Straylight Cafe (Aug 31). The popular, from whatever musical genre, and Girardi, Kenny Wayne, Suzanne Brody, Can- El I enclose my cheque, payable to event will get underway at 7:30 pm with a whether their popularity is regional or na- dusChurchill,Lee Van Dyver,Sandra L_.1 COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK '88 INC. for $ tribute to Juno Award -winning PSA member tional.